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Cheryl Coward

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Cheryl Coward is a contributor for PlayCA with a background in sports journalism. She started her career as a news reporter in Washington, DC. She’s a die-hard women’s basketball fanatic and founded the website Hoopfeed.com as a result of that passion. She has extensive experience covering gambling and sports betting in California, including coverage of the Prop 26 vs. Prop 27 election battle.

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Tribes and sports betting operators aligning interests to bring legal betting to CA

Tribes And Commercial Operators Ally To Bring Sports Betting To California

Former rivals over who would control the California sports betting industry are teaming up in the wake of failed legalization efforts.

Cheryl Coward May 14, 2024

A bullet train with blurred background, signifying bullet train being built being Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Sports Betting Factors Into High-speed Rail Project As It Breaks Ground

Californians' desire to bet on sports is partly fueling the interest in the high-speed rail project to Las Vegas as it breaks ground.

Cheryl Coward April 29, 2024

Hand reaching out to an AI hand signifies the growing place of AI discussed at the Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow

Artificial Intelligence Takes Center Stage At Tribal Gaming Conference

Artificial intelligence was a popular topic of sessions during the annual Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in Anaheim.

Cheryl Coward April 16, 2024

FanDuel CEO Amy Howe at California Indian Gaming Association Conference

FanDuel CEO Admits California Tribes Must Support Any Sports Betting Effort

In a panel discussion at the premier tribal gaming convention, FanDuel CEO Amy Howe said tribes must lead any sports betting effort in CA.

Cheryl Coward April 15, 2024

A picture of a mirror with Maine and California for a story about California mimicking Maine's online casino plan.

Could Maine’s Path To Online Casinos Be A Blueprint For California?

Maine's tribal presence in its gaming industry resembles California's. It could make sense for lawmakers to mimic Maine's online casino plan.

Cheryl Coward March 8, 2024

A picture of puzzle pieces fitting together for a story about the partnership between Station Casinos and a CA tribe, and their new casino

Station Casinos Re-Enters CA Thanks To Partnership With Tribe

The North Fork Rancheria tribe partnered with the Vegas-based company for a new casino in Madera County to be built later this year.

Cheryl Coward January 29, 2024

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